CHS x Volition Presents:
RE+ENGAGE
ALL GIRLS
INNOVATION
CHALLENGE
September 25, 2021
Intro to the event
What is an Innovation Challenge?
Natasha testimonial
AGENDA
Lead-up Week, September 20 - 24, 2021
You will have one week to get inspired, ideate and start designing your project in your team. You’ll also have an opportunity to meet and get feedback on your project from your industry mentor. Here are a few examples of projects that could fit within the RE+ENGAGE (community building) theme:
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Climate action: Initiatives to help combat climate change in the community. e.g. Wildfire prevention, proper recycling facilities, plastic reduction.
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Social action: Homeless shelters, senior care homes, refugees
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Connection: Platforms for communicating with people in your community, between schools and students, workplaces and employees.
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Initiatives to help small and local businesses.
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Mental health
The computer lab and ideation room will be available for Crofton students to meet and brainstorm during lunch and after school.
Saturday, September 25, 2021
9:15am -Opening Remarks (5 mins)
9:20am - Keynote Speaker (20 mins)
9:50am - Teams put into breakout rooms to work for 1 hour together
10:45am - Mentors join their team's virtually to give feedback on their ideation
12:00pm - Lunch Break
1:00pm - Mentors help teams with Pitch & Presentation (1 hour)
2:00pm - Teams & Mentors join back to the main room
Welcome back and introduce Judges
2:15pm - Team Presentations Streamed Live (3 mins per team)*
Family Viewing Available (https://www.buzzit.ca/event/crofton2021)
3:30pm - Judges Deliberation in breakout room
3:30pm - Attendee Activity
3:45pm - Winners Announced, Prize/Reward/Award distribution
4:00pm - End of Event
PRIZES & SPONSORS
myCEO - Donating $350 on behalf of the winning team to an organization related to their project challenge
FLIK - 1:1 mentorship to Top Pitch and Runner Up team
Straws & Stuff Donation on behalf of the winning team to an organization related to their project challenge
SOLE Girls: Ashley Wiles, Founder and Author - Copy of her graphic novel: A Girl's Guide to Finding her Happy Plan (link)
...and more to be announced!
SPEAKERS, MENTORS & JUDGES
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Alisha Arora, The Hope Sisters
Founder
JUDGES:
Damian Hewavitharana, Straws & Stuff
Sales Manager
Dallas Barne, Reya Health
Founder & CEO
TBA
MENTORS:
Ravina Anand, FLIK
Co-Founder and COO
Melanie Ewan, Volition / WiT World
Managing Partner of Volition, Lead Reacher of Women in Tech World
elan Bailey, UpLevel Leadership Academy
Leadership Coach & Founder
Tia Fomenoff, Thinkific
Director of People and Culture
Stephanie Sang, Masked for Work | Granted Consulting
Founder
Tara Clark, Social T
Founder & CEO
Amy Khokhar, PrecisionOS Technology
RA/QA Specialist
Libi Berenson, Geenees
Co-Founder & CEO
Stephanie Chan, myCareBase
Founder & CEO
Candace Lauren, Volition
Volition Advisor
Sarah Fernando, Kafka’s Organic Pet Foods
Founder
Nicola Jones-Crossley, Futurpreneur
Business Development Manager
Kyle Kirkegaard, Young Empowered Startup
Outreach and Educational Experience Manager
Raman Kang, Straws & Stuff
Digital Marketing & Content Creator
Trista Townsend, Langara College
...and more to be announced!
HOW TO Join US?
Who:
ALL Grade 8 - 12 Girls!
Where:
Virtual Event (In-person for Crofton Students)
Broadcast from:
Manrell Hall, Crofton House School
3200 W 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6N 3E1
When:
Saturday, September 25, 2021 9:30am - 3:00pm
FAQ
What are some social issues around the world today?
What is an Innovation Challenge?
In the tech community, there are weekend events called hackathons. They allow programmers and designers to collaborate in small teams to create innovative solutions on a common theme. Our event doesn't require you be either. You will learn how to turn an idea into a solution.
What will we be making? Do you have to know how to code?
No programming experience required. Teams can choose to build a prototype of a physical product, mobile app, website and/or service-based business. All you need is a positive attitude, open mind and willingness to consider new ideas.
Can we choose our own teams?
Yes! You can join the event as a team or have the option to allow us to find you talented team members.
What should I wear?
Feel free to dress comfortably for this virtual event.
Get Inspired
Check out the videos below to find examples of innovation.
"Michael Pritchard, Lifesaver Water Bottle"
"Instagram, Anti-Bullying Tool"
"Where do good ideas come from?"
2020
SOCIAL IMPACT CHALLENGE
2019
BEYOND HUMAN CHALLENGE
CONGRATS TEAM MA-GAY-ZINE!!!
THANK YOU
OPEN DANCE CREW!
DAY 1:
KEYNOTE PANEL
DESIGN THINKING
BUSINESS PITCH WORKSHOPS
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